April: ploegen en zaaien (stier) 1575 - 1613

This etching by Antonio Tempesta, created between 1575 and 1613, depicts the month of April. The scene shows farmers working in a field, plowing and sowing seeds. The image is a detailed representation of rural life, with a landscape of rolling hills, trees, and a river winding through the scene. The constellation Taurus is also present in the sky, signifying the month of April. This artwork, now in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into 16th-century life and the importance of agriculture.